"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."
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Tuesday 23 April 2013

Sunflower

My first attempt at shading. Hope you like it! 


The picture was taken with a mobile camera.


Ah Sun-flower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the sun:
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveller's journey is done.

Where the Youth pined away with desire,
And the pale virgin shrouded in snow:
Arise from their graves, and aspire,
Where my Sun-flower wishes to go!

-William Blake

32 comments:

  1. It's very good and it's good to see you back.

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  2. I think it's lovely. It was a very nice piece of beauty to have this morning. Thank you!

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  3. Blake's poem fits well with your shading. Good to see you post again.

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  4. I could not say it better than Adrian has said it. It is good to see you back.

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  5. I especially like the heart of your sunflower where I see a sort of eye, and also the reflect. Your drawing full of delicacy is well according to th poem. Enjoy a nice week, Ruby!

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  6. That is beautiful - you are so talented. But you should watermark and copyright your art.

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  7. Thanks Suzy. Although I did draw the sunflower, it was from a similar pencil drawing in the internet.

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  8. I think it's really beautiful Ruby and also very amazing that you can make it. Also your poem there again says a thousand words.
    A hug.

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  9. Welcome back, Ruby! The sunflower looks happy and I'm happy to have you again here on your blog! Thanks for sharing that lovely drawing of the sunflower!!

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  10. É lindo. Ficou muito bom.
    Sugestão: não sei ao certo do que estou falando porque não sei desenhar, nem sombrear, apenas admirar os trabalhos que as pessoas fazem. Mas se o fundo fosse de outra cor que não fosse branco, não daria maior destaque ao seu trabalho?
    Perdoe-me se eu tiver falando baboseiras.
    Bom domingo!
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  11. ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

    Ótimo mês de maio!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.°✿⊱彡
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  12. ¸╭•⊰✿¸.

    Bom domingo!
    Feliz Dia das Mães!
    Beijinhos.♡ღ

    •*✿⊱╮ღ

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  13. Hey its not just a simple draw, its called art.
    Keep working hard to make it more clear hand on your art. Goodluck
    Following you Via GFC name Modonika. will love if you too follow me back. http://modonika.blogspot.in/

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  14. So lovely to see... many thanks for sharing xx

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  15. Ótimo início de semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil
    ¸.•°✿✿⊱彡

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  16. ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡
    Bom fim de semana!
    彡❤❤ Beijinhos

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  17. And its turned out well, especially the shades on the petals.

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  18. Beautiful composed art, and I love everything that William Blake, cheers Ruby.

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  19. Hello, Ruby.

      It is my joy to share your wonderful work.
      And sweet message charms my heart.

      I pray for your happiness and world peace.
      Thank you World-wide LOVE, and your Support.

    Have a good weekend. From Japan, ruma ❃


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  20. I hope you're well, Ruby. Miss your posts!!

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  21. this is now heard melody and it s beautiful

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  22. Hi Ruby: Wishing you Merry Christmas and Very Happy,Prosperous & Joyous New Year 2014. Best Wishes Ram

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  23. ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡
    Muita paz e muita luz em nossas vidas, no Natal e sempre!!!

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    ░F░E░L░I░Z░
    ░N░A░T░A░L░!!!

    ¸.•°♡♡⊱彡

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  24. Hello Ruby!
    Beautiful Paint......:)

    Good day.

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